If you are wondering how much is a new front door going to set you back this year, the honest answer is that it depends on the material, the style and what fitting adds on top. To give you a useful steer, here are realistic 2026 price ranges for the main door types, plus the extras that push the final figure up or down.
The short answer
For a supplied and fitted front door in 2026, most homeowners spend somewhere in these broad ranges:
- uPVC front door: roughly 700 to 1,400 pounds
- Composite front door: roughly 1,000 to 2,500 pounds
- Timber front door: roughly 1,200 to 3,500 pounds and up
Those are ballpark figures, not a quote. Your exact price depends on size, glazing, colour, hardware and how much work the opening needs. For a number based on your actual doorway, request a free quote and we will measure up.
What you are actually paying for
A front door price is really three things rolled together: the door itself, the frame and hardware, and the labour to fit it properly. Skimp on any one and you feel it later. A cheap slab in a poorly fitted frame will never seal or lock as well as a mid-range door fitted with care.
uPVC front doors
uPVC is the budget-friendly choice and still perfectly good for many homes. It is low maintenance, insulates well and comes in a decent range of colours and glazing. It does not have the solid, weighty feel of composite or timber, and the very cheapest can look a bit plasticky, but for value it is hard to beat. Our uPVC doors in York page has the range.
Composite front doors
Composite doors are the most popular choice for front entrances now, and for good reason. They combine several materials into a thick, solid door that looks like timber, insulates well and needs very little upkeep. They sit in the middle on price but tend to offer the best all-round value. Have a look at our composite doors in York for styles and colours.
Timber front doors
A real wood door has a character and heft that nothing else quite matches, which is why they suit period and character homes so well. The trade-off is cost and maintenance: timber needs repainting or re-oiling every few years to keep it weatherproof, and a quality hardwood door is the dearest of the three.
What adds to the price
Two doors of the same material can differ by hundreds of pounds. Here is where the money goes:
- Glazing: decorative or double-glazed panels cost more than a solid door
- Colour and finish: anything beyond standard white, and woodgrain finishes, add a little
- Hardware: better handles, letterplates, knockers and multipoint locks
- Side panels and fanlights: a door with glazed side panels is really a small screen, so it costs more
- Non-standard sizes: wide or tall openings and arched heads add cost
- The opening itself: if the frame is rotten or the brickwork needs making good, that is extra labour
What fitting adds
Fitting is not a place to cut corners. A good installer removes the old door and frame, checks the opening is square and sound, fits the new frame level, seals it against the weather and makes sure the door and locks work smoothly. As a rough guide, professional fitting for a standard front door often adds somewhere around 150 to 400 pounds, though a tricky opening or extra making good pushes it higher. Many suppliers, including us, quote a single supplied-and-fitted price so you see the full cost up front.
Is a cheaper door a false saving?
Sometimes the cheapest option is fine, for a rarely used side door or a rental for instance. But your front door does a lot of work. It is your home's security, its first impression and a big part of keeping draughts out. Paying a bit more for a solid door with proper multipoint locking and a good guarantee usually pays off in comfort, lower bills and peace over the years. If you are torn between budget and better, we are happy to talk you through the honest trade-offs.
FAQs
How much is a new composite front door fitted in 2026?
Most composite front doors cost roughly 1,000 to 2,500 pounds supplied and fitted, depending on style, glazing, colour and hardware. Get a quote for an exact figure, as sizes and specs vary.
Is a composite or uPVC front door better value?
uPVC costs less up front, while composite is thicker, more solid and often more secure and better insulated. For a main front door, many people find composite the better long-term value, but uPVC is a sensible budget choice.
Does the price include fitting?
It depends on the quote. Some prices are supply only and some are supplied and fitted. Always check, and ask what fitting covers, such as removing the old door and making good the opening.
Why are some front doors so much cheaper?
Big price gaps usually come from thinner materials, basic hardware, cheaper glazing or a supply-only price with no fitting. Ask for the full spec in writing so you can compare like for like.
How long does it take to fit a new front door?
A straightforward front door swap is usually done in half a day to a day. It takes longer if the frame or opening needs repair, or if you are adding side panels or a fanlight.
Want to see the full range of door styles, colours and glass? Download our latest brochure, or request a free quote and we will pop out for a look.